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recognised emergency management body

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A government organisation involved in emergency or natural disaster activities. For example, the State Emergency Service (SES) or Country Fire Authority.

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record-keeping

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Record-keeping is the process of documenting and maintaining essential employment information, such as hours worked and wages paid.

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redundancy

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Redundancy is the termination of an employee's job due to the employer's decision that the job is no longer needed, excluding situations of staff turnover.

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redundancy determination

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Redundancy determination involves a decision by the Fair Work Commission to reduce the redundancy payment that an employer is required to make.

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referring state

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Referring states are states in Australia that have transferred their workplace relations powers to the Commonwealth, excluding Western Australia.

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registered agreement

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A document between an employer and their employees covering employment conditions. A registered agreement must be approved by and registered with the FWC.

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return to work guarantee

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Return to work guarantee is an employee's right to return to their original job after taking parental leave.

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right of entry

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Right of entry is the legal right granted to permit holders, usually union officials, to enter a workplace.

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roster

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A roster is a schedule that shows when employees are expected to attend work, including days and times.

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rostered day off

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A day in a roster period that an employee doesn’t have to work. An employee’s day off can be paid or unpaid, depending on the award or registered agreement

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